Hamburger SV 3-2 Union Berlin – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Hamburger SV at 44% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Hamburger SV face Union Berlin.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
Hamburger SV welcome Union Berlin to Volksparkstadion in Bundesliga (matchday 22). Kick-off is Saturday 14 February 2026 at 14:30 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Hamburger SV have gone 3W 4D 3L — a 1.30 PPG return. Last five: L D D D W. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
At home, Hamburger SV have gone 4W 4D 2L in their last 10 home games (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Union Berlin — last 10 games: 2W 4D 4L — 1.00 PPG. Last five: D D L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — a high rate that makes Yes a well-evidenced angle from their form.
Union Berlin away from home: 3W 2D 5L from their last 10 away games — 1.10 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.30 PPG (Hamburger SV) versus 1.00 (Union Berlin). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 1 H2H match, Hamburger SV have won 0, Union Berlin 0, with 1 draw — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 1 H2H match in our data have been tight, averaging just 0.0 goals per game — a meaningful input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent of those, on 28 Sep 2025, ended Hamburger SV 0–0 Union Berlin — a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 0.0 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
Trading Patterns
Hamburger SV in-play and half-time data (last 54 games, 26 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 81% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 54% of the time; of the 23 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 26%; of the 15 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 27%; BTTS occurs in 65% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 69% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
Union Berlin in-play and half-time data (last 54 games, 26 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 73% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; of the 21 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 29%; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Hamburger SV 61% versus Union Berlin 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Hamburger SV 67% | Union Berlin 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Hamburger SV 1.40 xG and Union Berlin 1.01 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Hamburger SV attack 0.867 / defence 0.873 | Union Berlin attack 0.821 / defence 0.977. League average goals — home 1.657 / away 1.415. Data: built from Hamburger SV's last 20 games and Union Berlin's last 55.
Result probabilities: Hamburger SV 44% | Draw 30% | Union Berlin 25%. Fair-value odds: Hamburger SV 2.27 | Draw 3.28 | Union Berlin 3.93. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS Yes probability 50% | Total xG 2.42. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.42 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS Yes at 50% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Hamburger SV as the most likely outcome at 44% — marginal model lean. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Hamburger SV offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.42 combined xG gives a 57% probability to Under 2.5 — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
Poisson assigns a 50% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Hamburger SV 60% (last 10 home games) | Union Berlin 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin | Competition: Bundesliga, matchday 22 | Venue: Volksparkstadion • Kick-off: Saturday 14 February 2026 at 14:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Hamburger SV 44% | Draw 30% | Union Berlin 25% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% (Under 57%) | BTTS Yes 50% (No 50%) | xG Hamburger SV 1.40 / Union Berlin 1.01 • Poisson strength factors: Hamburger SV attack 0.867 / def 0.873 | Union Berlin attack 0.821 / def 0.977 | league avg home 1.657 / away 1.415 • Poisson stance: Hamburger SV (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.40
Hamburger SV xG
Expected Goals
1.01
Union Berlin xG
50%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
43%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin FAQs
What time does Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin kick off?
Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin kicked off at 14:30 UK time on Saturday 14 February 2026 at Volksparkstadion.
What was the final score in Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin?
Hamburger SV 3 - 2 Union Berlin.
Where is Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin being played?
The match is being played at Volksparkstadion.
What competition is Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin part of?
Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin is a Bundesliga fixture (matchday 22) (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin?
Our statistical model gives Hamburger SV a 44% chance of winning, Union Berlin a 25% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Hamburger SV the favourite.
Will both teams score in Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both Hamburger SV and Union Berlin will score — effectively a coin flip.
Will Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 43%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (57%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Hamburger SV's attack rating (0.87) and Union Berlin's defence rating (0.98), the model arrives at 1.40 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Union Berlin's attack versus Hamburger SV's defence, projects 1.01 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Hamburger SV's last 20 games and Union Berlin's last 55 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.3%. Close behind: 1-0 (10.9%), 0-0 (10.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Hamburger SV Win
44%
2.27
30%
3.28
25%
3.93
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.7%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.5%
Home win
0 – 1
9.0%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.40
Hamburger SV xG
Total xG
2.42
1.01
Union Berlin xG
2.27
44%
Home win
3.28
30%
Draw
3.93
25%
Away win
Goals Markets
70%
Over 1.5
1.43
30%
Under 1.5
3.33
43%
Over 2.5
2.33
57%
Under 2.5
1.75
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
50%
BTTS Yes
2.01
50%
BTTS No
1.99
Clean Sheet
36%
2.76
25%
4.07
Win to Nil
16%
6.25
6%
15.99
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.5 | 12.7 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.
How many goals are Hamburger SV and Union Berlin expected to score?
The model projects 1.40 expected goals for Hamburger SV and 1.01 for Union Berlin, a combined total of 2.42.
How confident is the prediction model for Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 54 outings, Hamburger SV have picked up 1.50 PPG on a 21W 18D 15L record — L-D-D-D-W across the most recent five.
Union Berlin's form line: 16W 17D 21L from 54 games, 1.20 PPG, last five D-D-L-L-D.
Form-wise this is close to level: Hamburger SV on 1.50 PPG, Union Berlin on 1.20. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Hamburger SV have posted 1.77 PPG from their last 26 home games (12W 10D 4L).
On the road, Union Berlin have gone 8W 5D 13L from their last 26 away games — 1.12 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Hamburger SV come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Hamburger SV are averaging 1.83 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per game recently; Union Berlin are on 1.13 scored and 1.54 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Hamburger SV have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Last 54 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Hamburger SV
Blended
Union Berlin
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Hamburger SV (Home) vs Union Berlin (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Hamburger SV
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Union Berlin
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❓ Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin Form FAQs
What form are Hamburger SV and Union Berlin in coming into this match?
Hamburger SV have gone 21W 18D 15L in their last 54 games (1.50 PPG), while Union Berlin have gone 16W 17D 21L in their last 54 (1.20 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Hamburger SV at home or Union Berlin away?
Hamburger SV's home record (1.77 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Hamburger SV at home: 1.77 PPG; Union Berlin away: 1.12 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 2 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from September 2025. All of them came in Bundesliga. The most recent was on 14 February 2026, roughly 8 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Hamburger SV
1
Draws
0
Union Berlin
Recent Meetings
❓ Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Hamburger SV and Union Berlin?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, Hamburger SV have won 1, Union Berlin have won 0, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Hamburger SV and Union Berlin last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 14 February 2026: Hamburger SV 3-2 Union Berlin.
Who has won more matches between Hamburger SV and Union Berlin?
Hamburger SV have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Hamburger SV are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 54% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 29% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Union Berlin are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Hamburger SV 65%, Union Berlin 42% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 69% (Hamburger SV) and 50% (Union Berlin). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 54% and 27% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Union Berlin in 42%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Hamburger SV home games / Union Berlin away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Hamburger SV vs Union Berlin Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Hamburger SV and Union Berlin matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 65% of Hamburger SV's recent matches and 42% of Union Berlin's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Hamburger SV and Union Berlin matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 69% of Hamburger SV's matches and 50% of Union Berlin's.
Do Hamburger SV and Union Berlin matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 81% of Hamburger SV's recent matches and 73% of Union Berlin's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Hamburger SV edge out Union Berlin 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Hamburger SV beat Union Berlin 3-2 at Volksparkstadion, Regular Season - 22, in the Bundesliga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Hamburger SV 1.40 xG and Union Berlin 1.01 xG, a combined 2.42. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Hamburger SV beat their projection by 1.6 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Union Berlin outscored their 1.01 projection by 1.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Hamburger SV attack 0.87 / defence 0.87 against Union Berlin attack 0.82 / defence 0.98, drawn from 20/55 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Hamburger SV 44% | Draw 30% | Union Berlin 25%, with Hamburger SV to win its most likely call at 44%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 43%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 71% and landed. Over 3.5 was 22% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Hamburger SV 67%, Union Berlin 54%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Hamburger SV's trading profile (54 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
Union Berlin's trading profile (54 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Hamburger SV 1.50 PPG, Union Berlin 1.20 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Hamburger SV win broke the near-deadlock. Hamburger SV (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.15 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Union Berlin (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.00 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.69 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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